Jamaican Beef

This is a super yummy recipe. Traditionally the beef is cooked on a kebob with sweet potatoes, but I switched it up and made it on steaks with the Bang Bang Shrimp from a few weeks ago and had surf and turf! (Sorry no Pics!)

Jamaican Style Beef

¼ cup Soy sauce

2 Tbsp Veg Oil
2 Tsp Chinese 5 Spice

1 Tsp All Spice

2 Tbsp Hot Sauce

Whisk together and marinade over night

(makes enough for 1 ½ lbs of steak)

Felt Carrots!

Here are the felt carrots I made last weekend. They are crazy simple! I used the pattern at
http://imakestuff.typepad.com/i-make-stuff/2009/07/how-to-felt-carrots-.html
The only thing I did differently is I did all my stitching by hand... I think it makes a more authentic look because I dont know about you but ive noticed; its pretty rare for mother nature to make straight lines.

Quote of the day

I recently had a dicussion with my husband, it all started when I posed the question "Would you treat me any differently if I were dying?" He answered "Of course" I found that his response made me very sad. No one knows when life is going to end, I mean I could get hit by a bus tomorrow. I thought about this while we talked and have come to the conclusion that I would change very little about my life if I knew I was dying. I love life. (Sure I have my trials... but its all part of the life deal!) I would still make crafts, I would bake for my friends, Id cooke dinner for my husband, Id play hot wheels with Jaxon, and Id dance with Owen. I wouldnt plan any huge trips because I already am doing that. I want to fill my childrens heads with memories now so why would that change if I was dying.
  I am quite happy and content. I think everyone should live their life so that they are happy if they die tomorrow. I also think you should treat others as if they were dying. No Regrets!
  Here us a quote that goes along with my thoughts
"Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love wiht friends adn family. One day each of us will run out of tomorrows"
-Thomas S Monson
  These are just my thoughts on the matter... what are yours?

Another card

The last time I was up at my moms I scored big time because she was getting rid of basicaly all her paper crafting supplies. I came home with a huge box of scissors, punches, paper, stickers, die cut and anything else you could imagine. This past long weekend I took some time and organized it all... ok most of it... I need another file system for all my stickers and die cuts... right now they are just in a drawer. Anyways.. Today I threw together what I think is a really cute card and I most if it is stuff from my mom. I think its pretty darn cute. Also I have fallen in love with vellum (thats how I did the stripping) anyways... I think Ill have to throw some more together using this super cute vellum!
Now I cant wait to get time to scrapbook!
Thanks for the goodies mom!

Seven Pounds

  I love long weekends.. because Tim doesnt have to go to work. Love it! Yesterday Tim took the two boys to Okotoks to see his mom. Which meant I had the whole house to myself. So I surrounded myself with Felt and watched a movie while I made more felt food.
  I watched Seven Pounds. It was FANTASTIC! Now I didnt cry... but Im not a crier... but I loved it. I was angry with Will Smith Character because I become so attached. Will Smith did a fantastic job. This movie made me think of ways I could improve the lives of others. Id never go to the extreme that he did but I like to improve the lives of others. Plus Ill never look at a jellyfish the same way again! 
  If you have not seen it go and rent it and watch it. Its Amazing! I dont want to say too much and spoil it for you. But i LOVE it.
  Will Smith has come a long way from the Fresh Prince... but I still miss that show!

Maple Oatmeal Scones

I made these scones last week and fell in love with them! They are so yummy... and make a really good breakfast! I got the recipe from a Food Network Magazine... but I have tweaked it alot.

Maple Oatmeal Scones
3 1/2 cups Flour
1 cup Multigrain Flour
1 cup Oats (not quick cook)
2 Tbsp baking powder
2 Tbsp Sugar
1 cup cold butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup maple syrup
4 large eggs
2 tsp maple extract

1)Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2) In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, combine flours, oats, baking powder, and sugar. Blend in cold butter on the lowest speed. Butter should be in pea sized pieces
3) Combine the buttermilk, syrup, eggs and extract and add to the flour mixture. Mix until just blended. The dough will be sticky!
4)using floured hands scoop out a small amout of dough and form a ball. Place on a cookie sheet.
5) Bake for 20 minutes until tops or crisp and edges are brown.
6) Top with following glaze

Maple Glaze
1 1/4 cups icing Sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tsp maple extract

1) Combine all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl.
2) Heat in a microwave for 15 seconds.
3) Drizzle over warm scones

Menu..mmmm

I love long weekends, because that means I have more time to get projects done! YAY! I am super excited about the menu for this week (almost as excited as I am about menu for the following week) Here is what to eat this week!
Monday - Spring rolls and rice
Tuesday - Red Hot Chicken Salad Sammies
Wednesday - I think my brother is coming over and cooking... if not then Borritos
Thursday - Szechwan Sliders (I can not wait!)
Friday - We are heading to Edmonton so probably McDonalds
Saturday - Jamacan Surf and Turf
Sunday - Chicken Milanese
YUMMY!